Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Misleading voter info
Read the propositions' fine print. Bottom line: Vote no on 1A through 1E; and yes on 1F (it just doesn't go far enough). Reading my "Official Sample Ballot," I wondered where the extra $16 billion of revenue came from in the innocently worded Proposition 1A. Sounds like a good idea, but where's the money coming from? Buried deep in the "Official Voter Information Guide" (which few read or understand) is the answer: We are increasing ...
Specter a defector
After more than four decades, Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Penn.) announced his official affiliation with the Democratic Party after years of work as one of its greatest allies.
Past pacifists are today’s heroes
The other day I bumped into a man at a social event who said he read my articles in The Signal. I made the mistake of thinking that because he read my stuff, he agreed with my essential position. Wrong! I don't recall what brought it on, but the man was adamant we needed to flatten Iran, leaving it a desolate area devoid of human life.
Conjure up tickets, ride to Magic Castle
Tickets are still available for the city of Santa Clarita's excursion to the Magic Castle in Hollywood on Saturday, May 16.
Antonovich meets with federal officials in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. - Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is in Washington, D.C., this week on the Board's annual legislative meeting with members of the California Congressional delegation and federal agencies.
California motorcycle collisions on the rise
SACRAMENTO - May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an important event that aims to increase awareness of motorcyclists at a time of the year when large numbers of riders are taking to California's streets.
Signal updates Web site navigation menu
The-Signal.com's development team has updated the main menu at www.the-signal.com to provide easier navigation and an improved experience for those who visit the Santa Clarita Valley's top news Web site.
Our View: Good leaders are reasonable leaders
"That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves."
What is your favorite book?
First place My favorite book is "Marley: A Dog Like No Other." The characters in this story are John and Jenny who are married, and the kids they have - Carl and Colleen - and the crazy dog Marley. That's the characters. This is what happens in the beginning. John and Jenny decide it is time for a dog. They went to a house where someone was selling puppies and they looked at the puppies. ...
McFarland mean-spirited
On April, 21, The Signal published an article by Bruce McFarland ("America: Love it or leave it') criticizing some local people who joined a grass roots "tea party" to express their concerns with taxation and government interference in the free market place.
Taxes and Prop 1A
I just heard that our former mayor Cameron Smyth, a Republican, just voted to have Prop 1A to be placed on the May ballot.
Students try 'Jack' for crimes against giant
Wiley Canyon Elementary School organized a mock trial on April 21 as a way for the students to become acquainted with the judicial system using familiar stories as a basis for their trial. The fifth- and sixth-grade Wiley GATE (Gifted and Talented) students based their case on the trial of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Jack Jones, or in the case this year, Jackie, is on trial for breaking, entering, theft and murder.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: May 5, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin: Today is Tuesday, May 5, the 125th day of 2009. There are 240 days left in the year.
Monticello Spring Musical presents 'Peter Pan' and 'Annie Get Your Gun'
Monticello Prep presented its Spring Musical on April 24. The show included condensed versions of both "Peter Pan" and "Annie Get Your Gun." Harriet Dickens played Peter Pan and Olivia Sowers played Tiger Lily. Christian Cranert was seen as Captain Hook and Griffin Krumrine played Mr. Smee.
A brand new Mickey D's
The new McDonald's in the Plaza at Golden Valley hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Pope Francis: Protect the poor and the Earth
VATICAN CITY (AP) - After a week marked by acts of simplicity and openness, Pope Francis finally let his words do the talking as he officially began his stewardship of the Catholic Church on Tuesday.
Javier Hernandez: The Czar of Cigar -- 888 Claro
Two weeks ago we reviewed Miami 8&11 from Padilla Cigars. Today it's Luck of the Irish, as the 888 Claro is green.
Health officials: 1 in 50 school kids have autism
NEW YORK (AP) - A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Gary Horton: More residents should find the Master Chorale
Think "inspiration." Think "spiritually beautiful." Think "melodically breathtaking."
Jim Mullen: Village Idiot
I know there are couples who enjoy cooking together and make it look like a well-rehearsed ballet. They savor the aroma of their secret recipe for wild salmon over lemon couscous, stir each other's soups and sample each other's sauces.
Some more equal than others
I used to live in Santa Clarita. I moved to the Bay Area about nine years ago but still check in on The Signal occasionally.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event
Joe Klocko: The conundrum: supply and demand, wages and the skills gap
Most people understand the basic economic principle of supply and demand and incorporate it into their daily decisions. They may not do it consciously, but economic decisions are made every day by each and every one of us.
